Does Independent Publishing Really Have a Future?

Smashwords founder Mark Coker published an article in the Huffington Post about his vision for the future of indie ebook publishing. The article is titled "Why eBook Retailers Are Embracing Self-Published Authors," and if you haven’t read it yet, you should, especially if you’re wondering whether you have a future in your own publishing efforts.

In his article, Mark lays out his reasons for believing the ebook publishing industry will only continue to grow. He cites the ease of publishing, the increasing quality of ebooks being produced, and low prices as major factors in the growth of the industry. And unlike brick and mortar stores, an ebook retailer can host literally millions of books, making room for both new and veteran authors to sell their creations.

In my opinion, anyone one who is serious about writing and selling ebooks, or wondering whether there is a real future for their own publishing efforts, should read this great article. In fact, on those days when you might be discouraged, it’s a great morale builder.

Mark’s article, along with links to other useful resources, is here